CN101254816B - Bicycle quick release structure - Google Patents
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- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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Abstract
A bicycle wheel securing structure includes a shaft member, a head member, a first wheel securing device, a second wheel securing device, a first lever member and a second lever member. The shaft member has first and second end portions and a longitudinal center axis. The head member is coupled at the second end portion. The first wheel securing device is positioned at the second end portion. The second wheel securing device positioned at at least one of the first and second end portions. The first lever member is operatively connected to the first wheel securing device to move the first wheel securing device in response to movement of the first lever member. The second lever member is operatively connected to the second wheel securing device to move the second wheel securing device in response to movement of the second lever member.
Description
Technical field
The present invention generally relates to bicycle quick release structure.More specifically, the present invention relates to utilize the bicycle quick release structure of a pair of wheel fixing device of operating by a pair of rod member.
Background technology
Bicycle becomes the entertainment form and the vehicle that become more and more popular.In addition, bicycle has become the competitive sport that amateur and professional athlete become more and more popular.No matter bicycle is used for amusement, traffic or sports, and Bicycle Plant all constantly improves the various parts of bicycle.Extensively a kind of parts of redesign are bicycle quick release structures.
In the past, use the bolt and nut device to connect various bicycle assembly parts.But, when some bicycle assembly parts is designed to permanently be connected to bicycle, need to unclamp more frequently and remove other bicycle assembly parts, for example bicycle quick.For example, no matter whether tire leaks gas, and all needs to remove bicycle quick from vehicle frame.In addition, in order in automobile, to transport bicycle, need to remove bicycle quick usually.
Owing to need to remove and reinstall bicycle quick, so cycle hub is provided with fixed mechanism, so that the convenient of wheel removed and refitting.The representative type wheel fixing device comprises the Y-piece with bar and cam structure.After Y-piece was inserted hub body, nut removably is threaded onto the thread end of Y-piece.One of vehicle frame fork-shaped flange is arranged between wheel retaining element base portion and the hub body, and other fork-shaped flange arrangement is between nut and hub body.Therefore, clamp the fork-shaped flange, can more easily wheel hub be connected on the vehicle frame by using wheel fixed link and nut.Equally, by unclamping the wheel fixed link simply, can remove wheel hub from vehicle frame more easily.These typical wheel fixed mechanisms usually work are good, but for some riders, need more firm being connected between wheel hub and the frame.
Therefore, cycle hub is designed to have an one thread end and directly is threaded onto axle on the bicycle rack.For this wheel hub, the end with respect to thread end on the hub spindle is provided with turn-knob.This turn-knob is used for rotating during installation hub spindle, so that hub spindle is fastened on the vehicle frame, and clamps a fork-shaped flange between turn-knob and the wheel hub.By this wheel hub, compare with representative type wheel stationary hub, can realize more firm being connected between wheel hub and the vehicle frame.But, be difficult to fastening this turn-knob for some individuals.Particularly, for this wheel hub, the firm degree of bonded assembly depends on the individual at least in part wheel hub (that is Ge Ren strength) is installed between wheel hub and the frame.In fact, be difficult to turn-knob is fastened to the individual of required firm degree even serviceable tool to obtain required firm degree, this is inconvenient.
Consider above-mentioned situation,, obviously have the demand that a kind of improved bicycle quick release structure is provided for those skilled in the art in the invention.The present invention is devoted to this demand and other demand in this area, and these are conspicuous from the present invention for those skilled in the art.
Summary of the invention
A kind of providing is provided relatively is easy to the fastening bicycle quick release structure that is fastenedly connected.
Another object of the present invention provides a kind of bicycle quick release structure simple and with low cost of making and/or assemble.
Aforementioned purpose is mainly by providing the bicycle quick release structure that comprises shaft element, an element, first wheel fixing device, second wheel fixing device, first rod element and second rod element to realize.Described shaft element has the first end section and second end section, is extended with vertical central axis betwixt.Described element is connected on the described shaft element in the described second end section of described shaft element.Described first wheel fixing device is positioned at the described second end section of described shaft element.Described second wheel fixing device is arranged in the described first end section of described shaft element and at least one of described second end section.Described first rod element is operably connected to described first wheel fixing device, to move to move described first wheel fixing device in response to described first rod element.Described second rod element is operably connected to described second wheel fixing device, to move to move described second wheel fixing device in response to described second rod element.
In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, according to the description that the following discloses the preferred embodiment of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can know these and other purpose of the present invention, feature, aspect and advantage.
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With reference now to the accompanying drawing that forms an original open part.
Fig. 1 be have mounted thereto according to first embodiment of the invention back cycle hub and the lateral elevational view of the bicycle of preceding cycle hub;
Fig. 2 is the amplification decomposition diagram of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is the decomposition diagram of the wheel anchor shaft of rear-wheel hub shown in Fig. 2;
Fig. 4 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1-2, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the first local installation site;
Fig. 5 is the amplification end elevation view of a part of vehicle frame shown in Fig. 4 and rear-wheel hub, shows the rotation of wheel anchor shaft from the first local installation site;
Fig. 6 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1-2, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the second local installation site (that is, during the rotation shown in Fig. 5);
Fig. 7 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1-2, wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the 3rd local installation site (promptly, after the rotation shown in Fig. 5 and 6), and after the first wheel fixed link is moved to first fixed position, but before the second wheel fixed link is moved to second fixed position;
Fig. 8 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1-2, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is installed (that is, the first and second wheel fixed links all are in first and second fixed positions respectively) fully;
Fig. 9 is the partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 8, but the purpose in order to illustrate has been rotated 90 degree around center shaft;
Figure 10 is the local vertically front elevation of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1-2, wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the 3rd local installation site (promptly, after the rotation shown in Fig. 5 and 6), and after the first wheel fixed link is moved to first fixed position, but before the second wheel fixed link is moved to second fixed position;
Figure 11 is the local vertically front elevation of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1-2, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is installed (that is, the first and second wheel fixed links all are in first and second fixed positions respectively) fully;
Figure 12 is vertical front elevation of wheel fixed head shown in Fig. 2-11 and interior Shaft assembly;
Figure 13 is vertical front elevation of the outer shaft of wheel anchor shaft shown in Fig. 2-11;
Figure 14 is the enlarged perspective of the expansion element of wheel anchor shaft shown in Fig. 2-11;
Figure 15 is the enlarged perspective of the biasing spring of the outer shaft of wheel anchor shaft shown in Fig. 2-11;
Figure 16 is the enlarged perspective of the inside adjustment part of wheel anchor shaft shown in Fig. 2-11;
Figure 17 is the enlarged perspective of the outside adjustment part of wheel anchor shaft shown in Fig. 2-11;
Figure 18 is the enlarged perspective of another outside adjustment part of wheel anchor shaft shown in Fig. 2-11;
Figure 19 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Fig. 1, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in and uses the wheel fixed link to clamp vehicle frame complete installation site afterwards;
Figure 20 is a part of vehicle frame and according to the amplification decomposition diagram of the rear-wheel hub of second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 21 is the wheel anchor shaft decomposition diagram of rear-wheel hub shown in Figure 20;
Figure 22 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Figure 20-21, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the first local installation site;
Figure 23 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Figure 20-21, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the second local installation site;
Figure 24 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Figure 20-21, wherein the wheel anchor shaft is in the 3rd local installation site, and after the first wheel fixed link is moved to first fixed position, but before the second wheel fixed link is moved to second fixed position;
Figure 25 is the amplification partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Figure 20-21, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is installed (that is, the first and second wheel fixed links all are in first and second fixed positions respectively) fully;
Figure 26 is the partial section of rear-wheel hub shown in a vehicle frame part and Figure 25, but the purpose in order to illustrate has been rotated 90 degree around center shaft;
Figure 27 is vertical front elevation of wheel fixed head shown in Figure 20-26 and interior Shaft assembly;
Figure 28 is vertical front elevation of the outer shaft of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 29 is the enlarged perspective of the expansion element of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 30 is the enlarged perspective of another expansion element of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 31 is the enlarged perspective of the biasing spring of the outer shaft of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 32 is the enlarged perspective of the inside adjustment part of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 33 is the enlarged perspective of the outside adjustment part of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 34 is the enlarged perspective of the nut holder of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 35 is the enlarged perspective of the nut of wheel anchor shaft shown in Figure 20-26;
Figure 36 is a vehicle frame part and according to the amplification partial section of the rear-wheel hub of third embodiment of the invention, and wherein the wheel anchor shaft is installed (that is, the first and second wheel fixed links all are in first and second fixed positions respectively) fully.
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With reference now to accompanying drawing, the selected embodiment of the present invention is described.The description of those skilled in the art's embodiment of the invention below the present invention should be appreciated that only is an illustrative nature, rather than limits the present invention who is limited by claims and equivalent thereof.
At first with reference to figure 1-3 and 19, show and have the bicycle 10 according to back cycle hub 12R of the present invention and preceding cycle hub 12F mounted thereto.Rear-wheel hub 12R uses wheel anchor shaft 22 according to the present invention to be connected on the vehicle frame 11 of bicycle 10.Particularly, vehicle frame 11 comprises having back Y-piece or the triangular pieces 13 that is formed on its free-ended a pair of wheel hub mounting flange 14 and 16.Preferably, an end of wheel anchor shaft 22 directly is threaded on the mounting flange 16, and the other end has and is used for wheel anchor shaft 22 is connected to wheel fixed mechanism on another mounting flange 14 securely.Front wheel hub 12F uses wheel anchor shaft 22 ' according to the present invention to be connected on the vehicle frame 11 of bicycle 10 in identical with rear-wheel hub 12R basically mode, and is as described below.
Except rear-wheel hub 12R has wheel anchor shaft 22 and front wheel hub 12R has the wheel anchor shaft 22 ', bicycle 10 is a traditional form.Therefore, except the parts relevant with front wheel hub 12R, be not described in detail and/or illustrate bicycle 10 and various parts thereof here with wheel anchor shaft 22 ' of the present invention with rear-wheel hub 12R with wheel anchor shaft 22 of the present invention.In addition, the technical personnel in bicycle field should be appreciated that from the disclosure and can make various modifications to bicycle 10 and parts thereof without departing from the invention.Rear-wheel hub 12R is at first described.
With reference to figure 2-11, back cycle hub 12R comprises main hub spindle 20, wheel anchor shaft 22, hub unit 24 and flywheel (freewheel) 26.Except wheel anchor shaft 22, rear-wheel hub 12R is a traditional form.Therefore, except relevant, be not described in detail and/or illustrate rear-wheel hub 12R here with wheel anchor shaft of the present invention 22.Hub shell of hub unit 24 (profile shown in broken lines) and flywheel 26 rotatably are supported on the main hub spindle 20 of rear-wheel hub 12R in a conventional manner by bearing assembly and/or other legacy device.Wheel anchor shaft 22 extends through main hub spindle 20.Therefore, the rotation forward that is installed in the back sprocket wheel on the flywheel 26 transfers torque on the hub unit 24.Hub unit 24 is connected in a conventional manner on the rim of back by many spokes, so that the rotation forward of hub unit 24 is delivered to back rim and tire.
With reference to figure 2-18, bicycle quick anchor shaft 22 mainly comprises shaft element 30, an element (headmemeber) 32 and a pair of (first and second) wheel fixed link element 34 and 36.Shaft element 30 extends through main hub spindle 20.In this embodiment, an element 32 is connected to an end of shaft element 30, and rod element 34 is connected element 32 to the end with 36.In this embodiment, the other end of shaft element 30 directly is threaded onto on the vehicle frame 11, describes in detail more as following institute.
(the first) wheel fixed link element 34 has external cam, and this external cam moves (first) wheel fixing device in response to moving of rod element 34.(the second) wheel fixed link element 36 has cam ring, and this cam ring moves (second) wheel fixing device in response to moving of rod element 36.In the embodiment shown, (first and second) rod element 34 and 36 relative to each other motions independently at least in part are so that the parts of (first and second) wheel fixing device that moves independently from one another at least in part.In the embodiment shown, (first) rod element 34 from (first) release position to the mobile axial force that applied of (first) fixed position, as shown in Fig. 6 and 7.On the other hand, (second) rod element 36 has radially opened shaft element 30 from (second) release position to moving of (second) fixed position, as shown in Fig. 7 and 8.More detailed description is carried out in the operation that (first and second) rod element 34 and 36 is moved (first and second) wheel fixing device below.
With reference to figure 2-4 and 6-13, shaft element 30 is configured with the several sections that links together.When fitting together, shaft element 30 has the first thread end part 30a and second end section 30b, wherein is extended with vertical central axis X between the first and second end parts 30a and the 30b, as shown in Fig. 2-5.The direction that is parallel to vertical central axis X is considered to axially/longitudinal direction, and is considered to horizontal perpendicular to the direction of vertical central axis X.Between vertical central axis X and imaginary circle (cylinder), radially be extended with many radially extension lines around vertical central axis X arranged concentric.
The first thread end part 30a is designed to directly be threaded onto on the mounting flange 16.Element 32 is installed on the 30b of second end section, makes second end section 30b supporting member element 32. Rod element 34 and 36 is operably connected to first and second wheel fixing devices, and is so that in response to the moving of rod element 34 and 36, that the part of shaft element and an element 32 is relative to each other axially mobile.
With reference to figure 2-15, shaft element 30 mainly comprises outer shaft 40, interior axle 42, radial expansion element or parts 44 and biased element 46.On interior 42 installation sites that removably are connected in the outer shaft 40, as shown in Fig. 4 and 6-9.Preferably, outer shaft 40 links together by threaded connection detachable ground with interior axle 42, so that when interior axle 42 is in the installation site, and 42 moving axially in preventing with respect to outer shaft 40.Expansion piece 44 is arranged on the interior axle 42 adjacent with outer shaft 40 1 ends slidably.Biased element 46 axially is arranged between outer shaft 40 and the expansion piece 44, comes these parts of bias voltage in the mode that breaks away from joint each other.
With reference to figure 2-4,6-9 and 13, outer shaft 40 mainly comprises the first male threaded stub 40a, the second axle head 40b, outer bar part 40c, endoporus 40d and horizontal thread hole 40e.Outer bar part 40c extends between the first axle head 40a and the second axle head 40b, and preferably, outer bar part 40c has the round-shaped outside face of this unanimity of tape base.When shaft element 30 was assembled fully, screw thread axle head 40a formed the first end section 30a of shaft element 30.Therefore, preferably, screw thread axle head 40a directly is threaded onto on the mounting flange 16.The second axle head 40b is connected on the mounting flange 14.When shaft element 30 was assembled fully, the second axle head 40b formed the second end section 30b of shaft element 30 with interior axle 42, expansion piece 44 and biased element 46.Preferably, when when center shaft X sees, outer shaft 40 has circular external shape, illustrates as knowing among Fig. 3.Preferably, outer shaft 40 utilizes traditional manufacturing technology as casting and/or machinework, is made by light rigid materials such as metallic material.In this embodiment, outer shaft 40 preferable configuration are the integral type integral member.
Mounting flange 16 has the tapped bore 16a that is preferably the blind hole that has continuous negative thread (that is, be preferably be not groove), and this tapped bore 16a receives primary shaft to thread end 40a.In this embodiment, tapped bore 16a has non-threaded section that receives outer shaft 40 non-threaded parts therein.Mounting flange 14 has the non-threaded hole 14a that is preferably the blind hole that has the continuous circular shape surface (that is, be preferably be not groove), and this non-threaded hole 14a receives the second axle head 40b.Preferably, the size of the outer shaft 40 of shaft element 30 and do not exceed the axial external surface of mounting flange 14 to the free edge of the second end axle 40b of outer shaft 40 that fixedly makes of mounting flange 16 is as shown in Fig. 7 and 8.
Certainly, those skilled in the art should be appreciated that if desired and/or wishes that hole 16a can all be furnished with screw thread so from the disclosure, and is provided with other screw thread on screw thread axle head 40a, but still causes second axle head 40b position as shown here.In addition, those skilled in the art is to be understood that from the disclosure, if desired and/or wish, aforementioned arrangement also can be changed at screw thread axle head 40a longer screw thread is set so, make the second axle head 40b more can adjust, and/or make the wheel anchor shaft to use with the mounting flange of thickening degree/spacing with respect to the position of flange 14.In any case the total length of screw thread axle head 40a, tapped bore 16a, mounting flange 14 and spacing/thickness of 16 and outer shaft 40 is preferably dimensioned to be and makes the outstanding mounting hole 14a of free edge of the second axle head 40b.
In this embodiment, endoporus 40d is the stepped through hole of non-threaded section 40g of expansion that has center thread segment 40f and extend to the open end of the second axle head 40b from thread segment 40f.Interior axle 42 is threaded onto the thread segment 40f of endoporus 40d.Interior axle 42 extends the non-threaded section 40g of endoporus 40d.Therefore, when interior axle 42 was in the installation site, interior axle 42 extended from the second axle head 40b of outer shaft 40.Preferably, axle 42 extended the end of endoporus 40d in an element 32 was connected to, and is as described below.Preferably, when when center shaft X watches, stepped endoporus 40d has circular interior shape.
Preferably, the fix screw 50 that in the 40e of horizontal thread hole, has been threaded, so that when interior axle 42 is in the installation site, axle 42 relatively rotating in endoporus 40d are as described below in removably preventing.Therefore, preferably, fix screw 50 is arranged between outer shaft 40 and the interior axle 42, so that when interior axle 42 is in the installation site, and axle 42 relatively rotating in endoporus 40d in removably preventing.Horizontal thread hole 40e extends between the outside face of outer shaft 40 and endoporus 40d.
The second axle head 40b has inclination (second end) surperficial 40h and from inclined surface 40h axially extended (second) spring receiving slit 40i.Preferably, biased element 46 is that a termination is received in the spiral compression spring in the groove 40i.Groove 40i preferably has the non-threaded section diameter that 40g is big than blind hole 40d, and axle 42 receives slidably by biased element 46 in making.Inclined surface 40h and expansion piece 44 associatings are to provide radially fastening force at second end section 30b.
With reference to figure 2-4,6-9 and 12, interior axle 42 mainly comprises the first thread end 42a, the second end 42b, interior bar part 42c and carriage 48.The first thread end 42a is threaded onto the spiral shell section 40f of endoporus 40d.When interior outer shaft 40 and 42 is linked together, the part that is threaded in the first thread end 42a and thread segment 40f form between the outer shaft 40 and 42.The second end 42b extends the non-threaded section 40g of endoporus 40d.The second end 42b supporting member element 32.Particularly, the second end 42b of interior axle 42 has the carriage 48 that is connected thereto, these carriage 48 supporting member elements 32.Interior bar part 42c extends between the first end 42a and the second end 42b.
Preferably, when when center shaft X watches, the carriage 48 on being arranged in the second end 42b, interior axle 42 has round-shaped.The second end 42b extends endoporus 40d, as from Fig. 3,4 and 6 know and illustrate.Preferably, interior axle 42 utilizes traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, is made by light rigid materials such as metallic material.In this embodiment, preferably, interior axle 42 is configured to the integral type integral member with carriage 48, the individual component of (for example, by welding etc.) in perhaps carriage 48 can be configured to be fixed on the axle 42.Preferably, carriage 48 has the longitudinal slot that receives the part of rod element 34 by it, and is as described below.
With reference to figure 2-4,6-9,14 and 15, radial expansion part 44 mainly comprises the surperficial 44a of inclination (first end), the second end axial surface 44b, (first) spring receiving slit 44c and the batter 44d that is coupling.Spring receiving slit 44c extends axially from inclined surface 44a, and axially receiver hole 44d meets surperficial 44b from second and extends axially to spring receiving slit 44c.The batter 44d that is coupling is a bit larger tham interior bar section 42c.Inclined surface 44a has the degree of dip identical with inclined surface 40h, for example 45 degree.Preferably, expansion piece 44 utilizes traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, is made by light rigid materials such as metallic material.In this embodiment, expansion piece 44 is configured to the integral type integral member.
The second axle head 40b of expansion piece 44 and outer shaft 40 forms the part of radial expansion structure, and its external diameter is limited by the outside face 44e of expansion piece 44 and the outside face 40j of the second end axle 40b. Inclined surface 40h and 40a combine with one another, and to enlarge the external diameter of radial expansion structure towards moving to axial of screw thread axle head 40a in response to expansion piece 44, this occurs in response to the motion of (second) rod element 36 from the release position to engage position.Motion to axial between the expansion piece 44 and the second axle head 40b causes expand one of at least radially outwardly external diameter of each expansion texture of footpath of outside face 44e and 40j.Biased element 46 with inclined surface 40h and 44a axial separation ground bias voltage (disengaging) each other, makes the radial expansion structure usually towards the non-expansion state bias voltage usually.
Fix screw 50 is arranged to when tightening screw 50, and the outside face of axle 42 in contacting selectively is as shown in Fig. 4 and 6-8.Particularly, fix screw 50 ground (adjustably) that is threaded is installed among the 40e of horizontal thread hole as above institute's pillow mat.Therefore, in fix screw 50 abuts against during axle 42 outside face, it is terminal rely on friction prevent in axle 42 rotations with respect to outer shaft 40.Selectively, the outside face of interior axle 42 can comprise groove or indenture zone 42d, for example shown in Figure 12.By this layout, when the inner of fix screw 50 is received among the 42d of indenture zone, axle 42 rotations in also can preventing with respect to outer shaft 40.
With reference to figure 2-12 and 16-18, present correct element 32 carries out more detailed description.Element 32 comprises base portion 60, accessory constituent 62, outside adjustment member 64 and inner adjustment member 66.Base portion 60 is supported on the carriage 48 of interior axle 42.Inner adjustment member 66 is threaded on the base portion 60.Accessory constituent 62 is supported on the inner adjustment member 66 slidably.Outside adjustment member 64 is threaded on the accessory constituent 62.Therefore, by inner adjustment member 66 is rotated with respect to base portion 60, adjustable inside adjustment member 66 is with respect to the axial location of base portion 60.Equally, by outside adjustment member 64 is rotated with respect to accessory constituent 62, can adjust the axial location of outside adjustment member 64 with respect to accessory constituent 62.
When (first) rod element 34 when (first) release position moves to (first) fixed position, accessory constituent 62 and outside adjustment member 64 move axially towards first end section 30a with respect to shaft element 30.Therefore, outside adjustment member 64 axially contacts mounting flange 14, applies axially (clamping) power so that rear-wheel hub 12R is fixed on mounting flange 14 and 16 to mounting flange 14.When rod element 34 when (first) release position moves on to (first) fixed position, base portion 60 and inner adjustment member 66 keep static basically.Preferably, before shifting bar element 36, rod element 34 moves on to (first) fixed position from (first) release position.
When (second) rod element 36 when (second) release position moves to (second) fixed position, base portion 60 and inner adjustment member 66 move axially towards first end section 30a with respect to shaft element 30.Therefore, inner adjustment member 66 axially contacts mounting flange 14, cause the radial expansion (that is, radial expansion the external diameter of shaft element 30 second end section 30b in mounting flange 14) of radial expansion structure, be fixed on flange 14 and 16 rear-wheel hub 12R is fixed to into one one.When rod element 36 when (second) release position moves on to (second) fixed position, accessory constituent 62 and outside adjustment member 64 keep static basically.After rod element 34 moved on to (first) fixed position, rod element 36 moved on to (second) fixed position.Therefore, rod element 34 and 36 part at least each other moves independently, with mobile independently accessory constituent 62 of part and base portion 60 at least each other.
With reference to figure 2-12, base portion 60 be mainly have inside groove 60a, the cup member of a pair of eccentric cam hole 60b and thread segment 60c.The carriage 48 of interior axle 42 is received among the inside groove 60a, and the part of rod element 34 extends through base portion 60 and carriage 48.Preferably, thread segment 60c is for having the tubular structure of outer (sun) screw thread.Inner adjustment member 66 is threaded on the external thread section 60c.Cam hole 60b wherein receives the supporting part of rod element, comes mobile agent part 60 with the motion in response to rod element 36, and is as described below.Preferably, base portion 60 is utilized traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, is made by light rigid materials such as metallic material.
With reference to figure 2-11 and 16, inner adjustment member 66 is for having the stepped appearance tube element of connecting bridge 66a, adjacent part 66b and ladder endoporus 66d, wherein adjacent part 66b has axial abutment surface 66c, and ladder endoporus 66d has thread segment 66e and non-threaded section 66f of expansion.Thread segment 66e is formed among the connecting bridge 66a of expansion, makes connecting bridge 66a threadably be installed on the thread segment 60c of base portion 60.Therefore, inner adjustment member 66 moves axially with base portion 60 usually.But by inner adjustment member 66 is rotated with respect to base portion 60, adjustable inside adjustment member 66 is with respect to the axial location of base portion 60.The interior axle 42 of shaft element receives by stepped hole 66d.Axial abutment surface 66c contacts with the expansion piece 44 of shaft element 30.Preferably, inner adjustment member 66 is utilized traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, makes the integral type integral member by light rigid materials such as metallic material.
Preferably, the maximum gauge of axial abutment surface 66c equals or is slightly smaller than the maximum gauge (that is, its maximum gauge equals or is slightly smaller than shaft element 30) of expansion piece 44 and outer shaft 40.And preferably, the maximum gauge of axial abutment surface 66c equals or is slightly smaller than the diameter of the hole 14a of mounting flange 14.Therefore, when rod element 36 moved on to the fixed position, the removable expansion piece 44 of axial abutment surface 66c with at second end section 30b main axis of dilatation element 30, and was not interfered with outer shaft 40 and hole 14a.
With reference to figure 2-11 and 17, accessory constituent 62 is supported on the inner adjustment member 66 slidably.Accessory constituent 62 comprises threaded tubular part 62a, pair of cams part 62b and passes through the endoporus 62c of its extension.Cam portion 62b has the cam face 62d that the outer cam surface with rod element 34 is complementary.The size of endoporus 62c makes it be supported on slidably on the outside face of connecting bridge 66a of inner adjustment member 66.When watching vertically, the profile of the inside face of cam portion 62b is identical with endoporus 62c, makes inner adjustment member 66 be supported on slidably on the cam portion 62b.Preferably, accessory constituent 62b utilizes traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, is made by light rigid materials such as metallic material.
With reference to figure 2-11 and 18, outside adjustment member 64 is preferably the cyclic structure with tapped bore 64a and axial abutment surface 64b.Outside adjustment member 64 is threaded on the threaded tubular part 62a of accessory constituent 62.Therefore, outside adjustment member 64 moves axially with accessory constituent 62 usually.But,, can adjust the axial location of outside adjustment member 64 with respect to accessory constituent 62 by outside adjustment member 64 is rotated with respect to accessory constituent 62.The minimum smuggling of axial abutment surface 64b is greater than the external diameter of hole 14a, expansion piece 44 and outer shaft 40.Therefore, when rod element 34 moves on to the fixed position be, axial abutment surface 64c applies axial force on mounting flange 14, so that clamping action to be provided.Preferably, outside adjustment member 64 is utilized traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, is made by light rigid materials such as metallic material.
With reference to figure 2-12, (first) rod element 34 mainly comprises control lever part 34a, pair of cams part 34b and the wing members 34c that extends from control lever part 34a.Cam portion 34b is supported on a part of rod element 36 pivotly, and is as described below.When rod element 34 pivoted, cam portion 34b and cam portion 62b associating were moved accessory constituent 62 together with respect to shaft element 30.Particularly, when (first) rod element 34 when (first) release position moves to (first) fixed position, accessory constituent 62 axially moves with respect to shaft element 30, more near first end section 30a, as shown in Fig. 6 and 7.Preferably, control lever part 34a and cam portion 34b utilize traditional manufacturing technology, as casting and/or machinework, make the integral type integral member by light rigid materials such as metallic material.
Still with reference to figure 2-12, (second) rod element 36 mainly comprises control lever part 36a, pair of cams part 36b and pivotal pin 36c.Cam portion 36b, control lever part 36a rotate with pivotal pin 36c.Pivotal pin 36c extends through the groove of cam portion 34b, base portion 60 and the carriage 48 of rod element 34.Preferably, the cam portion 34b of rod element 34 is supported on the pivotal pin 36c pivotly, makes that rod element 34 and 36 can be around shared pivotal axis rotation.Cam portion 36b is received among the cam hole 60b of base portion 60.When control lever 36a when the release position rotates to the fixed position, during control lever 36a rotation, cam portion 36b and cam hole 60b associating with mobile agent part 60 axially, make it more near thread end part 30a, shown in distinguishing among Fig. 7 and Fig. 8.
With reference now to Fig. 2-15,, now the rear-wheel hub 12R that has according to wheel anchor shaft 22 of the present invention is carried out more detailed description.Before the rear-wheel hub 12R that will have wheel anchor shaft 22 is installed on mounting flange 14 and 16, in a conventional manner main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26 are fitted together as one unit earlier.Wheel anchor shaft 22 is assembled into according to the present invention and unit independently mutually, the unit that comprises main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26.
Make one unit for wheel anchor shaft 22 is formed, use traditional package technique assembling wheel fixed mechanism (that is, an element 32, rod element 34, rod element 36 and interior axle 42), as shown in Fig. 3 and 12.Preferably, afterwards, inner adjustment member 66 is threaded on the base portion 60, knows as Fig. 3 to illustrate at assembling wheel fixed mechanism (that is, an element 32, rod element 34, rod element 36 and interior axle 42).After inner adjustment member 66 has been installed, expansion piece 44 and biased element 46 are installed on the interior axle 42.Interior axle 42 is inserted among the endoporus 40d, and is threaded on the outer shaft 40, make prevent in the moving axially of axle 42, and make expansion piece 44 and biased element 46 remain on the axle 42, know as Fig. 3 and 4 to illustrate.Then, fix screw 50 is installed between outer shaft 40 and the interior axle 42,, knows as Fig. 3 and 4 to illustrate to prevent 42 the rotations of interior axle with respect to outer shaft 40.
Before or after interior axle 42 is linked together with outer shaft 40, accessory constituent 62 and outside adjustment member 64 can be installed on the inner adjustment member 66.Certainly, before or after accessory constituent 62 being installed on the inside adjustment member 64 adjacent, outside adjustment member 64 can be threaded on the accessory constituent 62 with rod element 36.In a word, in case accessory constituent 62 and outside adjustment member 64 are installed on the superincumbent assembly, just assembled wheel anchor shaft 22 fully.
Now, can use the wheel anchor shaft will comprise that the unit of main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26 is connected on mounting flange 14 and 16.For rear-wheel hub 12R is installed on the vehicle frame 11, the cell location that comprises main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26 is between mounting flange 14 and 16.Then,,, insert the tapped bore 16a of mounting flange 16, know as Fig. 4-7 to illustrate by main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26 with the hole 14a of wheel anchor shaft 22 insertion mounting flanges 14.Now, if desired, can adjust outside adjustment member 64 and/or inner adjustment member 66 axial location with respect to accessory constituent 62 and base portion 60, make rod element 34 and 36 cause respectively axially and the aequum of fastening force radially to moving of its fixed position, know as Fig. 6-11 to illustrate.In this embodiment, preferably operate second wheel fixing device with the radial expansion that causes the radial expansion structure before, operate first wheel fixing device to apply axial force.Wing members 34c makes the user rotate (first) rod element 34 before (second) rod element 346 as the indicating device of " direction or bar move order ".
Remove trailing wheel if desired, so rod element 34 and 36 is moved to its release position, rotate whole wheel anchor shaft 22 then, so that axle 30 is separated from mounting flange 16.Separately rod element 34 is moved to its release position, because the structure of fin 34c, rod element 36 also can move to its release position.In a word, in case rod element 34 and 36 is in its release position, whole wheel anchor shaft 22 just can be screwed down from mounting flange 16, axially removes again.Then, can remove the remainder of trailing wheel from the Vee formation shape part 13 of bicycle rack 11.Repeat above-mentioned installation steps so that rear-wheel hub 12R is reconnected on the bicycle rack 11.By arranging here, during each installation shaft element 30, it all can be positioned at the position (if that is, fully fastening) identical with respect to mounting flange 16.Therefore, by the layout shown in here, when removing and reinstalling rear-wheel hub 12R, can make adjustment member 64 and 66 be in identical position.But as mentioned above, those skilled in the art should be appreciated that and can as required and/or wish that without departing from the present invention, the double thread hole 16a and the first thread end part 30a make various modifications from the disclosure.
Being threaded between outer shaft 40 and the interior axle 42 (being connected between the first thread end 42a and the thread segment 40f) forms the part of the fixed sturcture of shaft element 30 (be arranged in outer shaft 40 and interior 42 between), when this is in the installation site at interior axle 42, interior axle 42 moving axially have removably been prevented from endoporus 40d.The outside face that is installed in the fix screw 50 of horizontal thread hole 40e of outer shaft 40 and interior axle 42 also forms the part of the fixed sturcture of shaft element 30 (be arranged in outer shaft 40 with interior 42 between), when this is in the installation site at interior axle 42, removably prevented the relative rotation of interior axle 42 in endoporus 40d.
With reference now to Fig. 1 and 19,, now front wheel hub 12F is carried out more detailed description.Except the flywheel 26 of eliminating rear-wheel hub 12R, front wheel hub 12F is identical with rear-wheel hub 12R.Because the elimination of flywheel 26 is so front wheel hub 12F and some parts thereof are narrower than the same parts of rear-wheel hub 12R.
Consider front wheel hub 12F and rear-wheel hub 12R, and preceding mounting flange 14 ', 16 ' and back mounting flange 14,16 between similarity, no longer describe and/or illustrate front wheel hub 12F and preceding mounting flange 14 ', 16 ' here in detail.But the technical personnel in bicycle field should be appreciated that except described herein and/or illustrate from the disclosure, and the description of rear-wheel hub 12R and back mounting flange 14 and 16 can be applied to front wheel hub 12F and preceding mounting flange 14 ', 16 ' respectively with illustrating also.
For simplicity, the parts that front wheel hub 12F is identical with rear-wheel hub 12R are with identical designated.For simplicity, the parts of front wheel hub 12F identical with rear-wheel hub 12R function (but and incomplete same) are to have the single quotation marks (' of interpolation) the same reference numerals sign.Except parts identical on front wheel hub 12F and the rear-wheel hub 12R function are shorter than the corresponding parts of rear-wheel hub 12R in the vertical, the parts of identical parts and rear-wheel hub 12R are identical on front wheel hub 12F and the rear-wheel hub 12R function.In other words, except some parts of wheel anchor shaft 22 ' are shorter than the corresponding component of (being narrower than) wheel anchor shaft 22 in the vertical, wheel anchor shaft 22 ' is identical with wheel anchor shaft 22.Therefore, be not described in detail and/or illustrate the wheel anchor shaft 22 ' of front wheel hub 12F here.
Second embodiment
With reference now to Figure 20-35,, modified form wheel anchor shaft 222 according to second embodiment of the invention is described now, it comprises the modified form shaft element 230 with modified form first end section 230a, and wherein modified form first end section 230a is designed to be installed on the modified form Vee formation shape part 213.Except the first end section 230a of shaft element 230, the wheel anchor shaft 222 of this second embodiment is identical with the wheel anchor shaft 22 of first embodiment.Therefore, except the content relevant, be not described in detail and/or illustrate this embodiment here with first end section 230a and modified form Vee formation shape part 213.But, the technical personnel in bicycle field from the disclosure should be appreciated that except as described herein and/or illustrate, the description of first embodiment and illustrate and also can be applicable to this second embodiment.In addition, the technical personnel in bicycle field is to be understood that from the disclosure, except as described herein and/or illustrate, wheel anchor shaft 222 is designed to replace the wheel anchor shaft 22 of first embodiment, with with top about the described mode of first embodiment, will comprise that the unit of main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26 is installed on the Vee formation shape part 213.
For for simplicity, the parts that this second embodiment is identical with first embodiment will adopt the designated identical with first embodiment.For for simplicity, the parts of this second embodiment identical with the first embodiment function (but and incomplete same) are with the same reference numerals sign of " 200 " with interpolation.
Holding element 252 comprises the nut 256 in the hole that non-rotatably is received in retaining part 258.The first end 242a is threaded onto on the nut 256 that assembles retaining part 258.Retaining part 258 comprises axial (first) abutment surface 258a that contacts with mounting flange 216.The minimum diameter of axial abutment surface 258a makes retaining part 258 apply axial force on mounting flange 216 greater than the maximum outside diameter of hole 216a, expansion piece 44 and outer shaft 240.Nut 256 has when rod element 36 moves to its fixed position, axial (second) abutment surface 256a that contacts with the expansion piece 44 of second end section 230a.The maximum gauge of axial abutment surface 256a equals or is slightly smaller than the maximum outside diameter of hole 216a, expansion piece 44 and outer shaft 240.Owing to all be furnished with expansion piece 44 on the first and second end parts 230a and the 230b among this embodiment, so the expansion of shaft element 230 all can take place mounting flange 14 and 216 among this embodiment.Except need not to be connected to mounting flange 14 and 216/ in the rotation between mounting flange 14 and 216 separation period axle 242 and the outer shaft 240, the connection of this embodiment is substantially identical with first embodiment with assembling.Particularly, after the axle 230 that will assemble inserts mounting hole 216a, holding element 252 is threaded on the interior axle 242.Equally, in this embodiment, because the screw thread (can adjust) of holding element 252 layout can be eliminated outside adjustment member 64, and the modified form accessory constituent 262 with screw thread can be provided.But, because this layout may need to rotate holding element 252, to adjust the gripping power that accessory constituent 262 applies.Although first end section 230a and second end section 230b are provided with the radial expansion structure among this embodiment, those skilled in the art is to be understood that from the disclosure can only be provided with a radial expansion structure.For example, can omit the radial expansion structure that is arranged on second end section 230b, make only the radial expansion structure to be set at first end section 230a.
The 3rd embodiment
With reference now to Figure 36,, modified form wheel anchor shaft 322 according to third embodiment of the invention is described now, it comprises having modified form first end section 330a and modified form second end section 330b, and wherein modified form first end section 330a and modified form second end section 330b are designed to be installed on the modified form Vee formation shape part 313.Except modified form shaft element 330, the wheel anchor shaft 322 of the 3rd embodiment is identical with the wheel anchor shaft 22 of first embodiment.Therefore, except the content relevant, be not described in detail and/or illustrate this embodiment here with modified form shaft element 330 and modified form Vee formation shape part 313.But, the technical personnel in bicycle field from the disclosure should be appreciated that except as described herein and/or illustrate, the description of first embodiment and illustrate and also can be applicable to the 3rd embodiment.In addition, the technical personnel in bicycle field is to be understood that from the disclosure, except as described herein and/or illustrate, wheel anchor shaft 322 is designed to replace the wheel anchor shaft 22 of first embodiment, with with top about the described mode of first embodiment, will comprise that the unit of main hub spindle 20, hub unit 24 and flywheel 26 is installed on the Vee formation shape part 213.
For for simplicity, the parts that the 3rd embodiment is identical with first embodiment will adopt the designated identical with first embodiment.At last, for for simplicity, the parts of the 3rd embodiment identical with the first embodiment function (but and incomplete same) are with the same reference numerals sign of " 300 " with interpolation.
Ring taper (taper shape) surface in the first axle head 340a and the second axle head 340b have, outer shroud awl (taper shape) the surface associating of the similar shape of itself and expansion piece 344, to move the first and second end parts 330a in hole 314a and 316a and the external diameter of 330b expansion outer shaft 340 in response to expansion piece 344.Interior axle 342 makes modified form thread end 342a extend endoporus 240d than interior axle 42 length.Expansion piece 344 and biased element 346 are arranged on the interior axle 342 that partly is in the first axle head 340a and the second axle head 340b.Biased element 346 is shorter than the biased element 36 of first embodiment in the axial direction, and is arranged in the first and second axle head 340a and the 340b, with bias voltage expansion piece 344, it is separated with 340b with the first and second axle head 340a of outer shaft 340.Holding element 352 is for being threaded in the nut on the thread end 342a.
In this embodiment, because the radial expansion of shaft element 330 all takes place in the layout of shaft element 330 on mounting flange 314 and 316.The expansion of shaft element 230 all is furnished with expansion piece 44 on the first and second end parts 230a and the 230b among this embodiment of this embodiment, so all can take place mounting flange 14 and 216 among this embodiment.Except need not to be connected to mounting flange 314 and 316/ in the rotation between mounting flange 314 and 316 separation period axle 342 and the outer shaft 340, the connection of this embodiment is substantially identical with first embodiment with assembling.Particularly, after the axle 330 that will assemble inserts mounting hole 316a, holding element 352 is threaded on the interior axle 342.Equally, in this embodiment, because the screw thread (can adjust) of holding element 352 layout can be eliminated outside adjustment member 64, and the modified form accessory constituent 362 with screw thread can be provided.But, because this layout may need to rotate holding element 352, to adjust the gripping power that accessory constituent 362 applies.Depend on required gripping power, when rod element 34 moves on in its fixed position, some radial expansions may take place at first end section 330a.But, when rod element 36 moves on in its fixed position, adjust inner adjustment member 66, to provide required radial expansion at the first and second end parts 330a and 330b.Although first end section 330a and second end section 330b are provided with the radial expansion structure among this embodiment, those skilled in the art is to be understood that one that can omit the radial expansion structure from the disclosure.
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When understanding scope of the present invention, be used for the term " structure " of parts, part or part of tracing device here and comprise hardware and/or the software that is configured to or is designed to realize required function.When understanding scope of the present invention, term used herein " comprises " and derivative is represented be determine to have relevant feature, element, parts, cohort, integrated and/or step, do not have other incoherent feature, element, parts, cohort, integrated and/or step but do not repel.Above stated specification also can be applicable to have the speech of similar meaning, and for example term " comprises ", " having " and derivative thereof.Equally, when independent use term " part ", " segment ", " part ", " member " or " element ", it has the double meaning of single part or a plurality of parts.Used in the present invention as describing here, following directional terminology " forward, backward, end the side, downwards, vertical, level, below and laterally " and any other similar directional terminology refer to those directions that are equipped with bicycle of the present invention.Therefore, being used for describing these terms of the present invention may be interpreted as about being equipped with bicycle of the present invention in the cruising position.At last, the term of degree, " basically " for example used herein, " approximately " and " roughly " meaning makes the reasonable bias of amend item of not marked change of net result.
Although only selected selected embodiment that the present invention is shown, those skilled in the art in the invention can make variations and modifications under the situation that does not break away from the scope of the invention that is defined by the following claims.In addition, the front only is schematically according to the description of the embodiment of the invention, rather than limits the purpose of the present invention that is limited by claims and equivalent thereof.
Claims (24)
1. bicycle quick release structure comprises:
Shaft element has the first end section and second end section, is extended with vertical central axis between the first end section and second end section;
Element is connected on the described shaft element in the described second end section of described shaft element;
First wheel fixing device is positioned at the described second end section of described shaft element;
Second wheel fixing device is arranged in the described first end section of described shaft element and at least one of described second end section;
First rod element is operably connected to described first wheel fixing device, to move to move described first wheel fixing device in response to described first rod element; And
Second rod element is operably connected to described second wheel fixing device, to move to move described second wheel fixing device in response to described second rod element;
Wherein:
Described first wheel fixing device moves for described shaft element in response to the mobile phase of described first rod element, to apply axial force;
Described second wheel fixing device moves for described shaft element in response to the mobile phase of described second rod element, causing the radial expansion of described shaft element,
Described shaft element comprises the radial expansion part in described second end section, when described second rod element when second release position moves to second fixed position, described radial expansion part axially moves by described second wheel fixing device, to cause of the radial expansion of described shaft element in described second end section
Described radial expansion part has first inclined surface, and the described second end section of described shaft element has second inclined surface, described second inclined surface cooperates with described first inclined surface of described expansion piece, to cause the described radial expansion of described shaft element
Described shaft element comprises additional radial expansion part in the described first end section of described shaft element, so that when described second rod element moves to described second fixed position from described second release position, cause of the radial expansion of described shaft element in described first end section.
2. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described first rod element and second rod element are independently of one another at least in part, to move described first wheel fixing device and second wheel fixing device at least in part independently of one another.
3. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described first rod element and second rod element can be around shared said pivot.
4. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described first wheel fixing device comprises a pair of first wheel fixed parts that can connect together with axially adjusting.
5. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 4, wherein
The described a pair of first wheel fixed parts is threaded togather, and makes that its relative axial location has been adjusted in the relative rotation between the described a pair of first wheel fixed parts.
6. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 4, wherein
Described second wheel fixing device comprises a pair of second wheel fixed parts that can connect together with axially adjusting.
7. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 6, wherein
The described a pair of second wheel fixed parts is threaded togather, and makes that its relative axial location has been adjusted in the relative rotation between the described a pair of second wheel fixed parts.
8. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described first wheel fixing device comprises first axial abutment surface of the radial outside of the most outer diameter that is arranged in described shaft element, and described second wheel fixing device comprises second axial abutment surface of the radially inner side of the most outer diameter that is arranged in described shaft element.
9. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described second wheel fixing device comprises a pair of second wheel fixed parts that can connect together with axially adjusting.
10. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 9, wherein
The described a pair of second wheel fixed parts is threaded togather, and makes that its relative axial location has been adjusted in the relative rotation between the described a pair of second wheel fixed parts.
11. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described shaft element has the holding element that is installed in described first end section adjustably.
12. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 11, wherein
Described shaft element comprises outer shaft and at least partially in the interior axle that is arranged in the described outer shaft, described outer shaft has first axially outer end and second axially outer end, first of the axle interior axle head extends from described first axially outer end in described, and the second interior axle head extends from described second axially outer end; And
Described element is connected to the described second interior axle head of described interior axle, and described holding element is connected to the described first interior axle head of described interior axle.
13. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 12, wherein
Described holding element comprises nut on the described first interior axle head that is threaded in described interior axle and the retaining part that non-rotatably engages with described nut.
14. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 13, wherein
Described retaining part comprises first axial abutment surface of the radial outside of the most outer diameter that is arranged in described shaft element, and described nut comprises second axial abutment surface of the radially inner side of the most outer diameter that is arranged in described shaft element.
15. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
The described first end section of described shaft element has outside thread.
16. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described first and second rod elements are all nearer than the described first end section apart from described shaft element apart from the described second end section of described shaft element.
17. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein
Described shaft element comprises outer shaft with first axle head and second axle head and the interior axle that described second axle head extension of described element is installed from described outer shaft.
18. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 17, wherein
Axle be and described outer shaft element independently mutually in described, and when being in the installation site, described interior removably is arranged in the endoporus of described outer shaft.
19. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 18, wherein
Described shaft element comprise be arranged in described in fixed sturcture between axle and the described outer shaft so that axle is when being in the installation site described in, prevent that removably interior axially removes from described endoporus.
20. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 19, wherein
Described fixed sturcture comprise described outer shaft with described in the axle between be threaded.
21. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 19, wherein
Described shaft element comprise be arranged in described in fixed sturcture between axle and the described outer shaft so that axle is when being in the installation site described in, prevent that removably interior relatively rotates in described endoporus.
22. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 21, wherein
Described fixed sturcture comprises the fix screw in the horizontal thread hole that is arranged in described outer shaft, and extend between the outside face of described outer shaft and described endoporus in described horizontal thread hole, make described fix screw with described in axle releasably engage.
23. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 22, wherein
Described fixed sturcture comprise described outer shaft with described in the axle between be threaded.
24. bicycle quick release structure as claimed in claim 21, wherein
Described fixed sturcture comprise described outer shaft with described in the axle between be threaded.
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